Recognizing the absence and need for a systematic approach to identify and manage lameness, Zinpro Corporation – in conjunction with the Beef Cattle Institute and Kansas State University – developed the Step-Up® Management Program. Step-Up is designed to provide comprehensive resources to identify, diagnose and treat lameness, as well as helping beef operations decrease the prevalence of lameness among cattle.

The Step-Up Management Program provides tools for beef producers, veterinarians and nutritionists to improve the well-being of beef cattle and elevate beef cattle lameness management through the industry.

Locomotion Scoring

The Step-Up® Locomotion Scoring system provides a universal approach to help improve the health and well-being of beef cattle. Step-Up locomotion scoring uses a simple 0 to 3 scale and is designed to help producers proactively identify each animal’s level of locomotion. Learn more about the Step-Up locomotion scoring system.

To watch instructional videos cow-side when using the Step-Up Locomotion Scoring system, utilize the Step-Up App, available on the App Store or Google Play. Learn more about the Step-Up App.

Lesion Identification

Correctly identifying the early signs of lameness and diagnosing the specific lameness issue is a common challenge for feedyards. The Beef Cattle Lameness Poster, available from Zinpro Corporation, was developed in cooperation with industry experts Dr. Dee Griffin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Dr. Tom Edwards. Learn more about how to properly identify causes of cattle lameness.

The Step-Up® App, a free resource to help manage beef cattle lameness, offers access to training resources including an easy-to-use diagnostic guide to help users determine the cause of lameness in their herd. Learn more about the Step-Up App.

Digital Dermatitis

Digital dermatitis is often referred to as hairy heel warts and is becoming a common infectious foot disease in beef cattle. It can cause painful lesions that often lead to lameness, which can account for 70 percent of all sales of non-performing cattle. Learn more about how to prevent and control this disease.